Manchester United: January 2009 Archives

A Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty was enough for Manchester United to see off Everton and move five points clear at the top of the table.

Sir Alex Ferguson has told his Manchester United players to expect a "kick in the teeth" if they think the title race is over already.

Owen Hargreaves has undergone a second knee operation and should return in August, Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted Wayne Rooney will not be rushed back from his hamstring injury.

Rio Ferdinand has predicted Manchester United have put themselves in pole position for more silverware this season.

Patrice Evra and Nani could return for Manchester United for the visit of Everton to Old Trafford on Saturday.

Real Madrid are ready to launch a new, big-money bid for Wigan's wing wizard Antonio Valencia but Man United are also still keen.

Christian Panucci's agent has played down talk Manchester United could make a move for the veteran Roma defender.

Manchester United's bid for an unprecedented quadruple has been boosted by the return to fitness of key players, Patrice Evra and Nani.

Sir Alex Ferguson says Patrice Evra and Nani could be back for the clash with Everton but gave no update on Wayne Rooney's fitness.

Manchester United hit five goals past West Brom without reply to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Paul Scholes is still determined as ever to bring success to Man United and says there would be no point being there if he wasn't.

Sir Alex Ferguson could take a gamble and hand Wes Brown and Rio Ferdinand a place in the Man United side for the trip to West Brom.

Ben Foster says he has enjoyed playing two successive games for Man United but expects to be dropped for Tuesday's trip to West Brom.

Steven Gerrard's FA Cup equaliser for Liverpool against Everton means United's clash against the Toffees will be played next Saturday.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United plan to offer veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs a new contract.

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Cristiano Ronaldo will travel with injury-hit Manchester United to face West Brom on Tuesday.

Manchester United will be without 10 senior players including Anderson and Jonny Evans, when they take on Tottenham in the FA Cup.

Manchester United have been rocked by the news Anderson and Jonny Evans are facing three weeks on the sidelines.

Leeds United midfielder Fabian Delph says he is paying no attention to speculation linking him to Man Utd and Arsenal.

John O'Shea says Manchester United have their eye on completing an amazing quadruple this season.

Sir Alex Ferguson has been left with a growing injury list following Manchester United's progress to Carling Cup final.

Sir Alex Ferguson was left with a mounting injury list after his Man United reached the Carling Cup final with victory against Derby.

Manchester United secured their place in the Carling Cup final after a 4-2 second-leg semi-final win over dogged Derby at Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo has described Manchester United as "my home" in his strongest hint yet that he will stay at Old Trafford.

Reports linking Manchester United with a £15m bid for Antonio Valencia refuse to go away while Real Madrid are also said to be keen.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to stick with his youngsters in the Carling Cup semi against Derby with Zoran Tosic in line for a debut.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to hand Serbian new-boy Zoran Tosic a shock debut against Derby County in tomorrow's Carling Cup semi-final.

Sir Alex Ferguson claims he wouldn't sell Cristiano Ronaldo even if he was offered £120million for the Portugal winger.

A last minute goal from Dimitar Berbatov grabbed a crucial three points for Manchester United which sends them top of the table.

Man Utd will be without Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra and Wes Brown for the trip to Bolton while Jonny Evans is a doubt.

Hull have signed striker Manucho from Manchester United on loan - and hope to complete a deal for defender Steve Finnan from Espanyol.

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho is planning a bid for Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez, according to reports in Italy.

Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says striker Wayne Rooney will be out for about three weeks after picking up a hamstring injury.

Wayne Rooney's first minute strike was enough for a lacklustre Manchester United side to scrape past Wigan 1-0 at Old Trafford.

Michael Carrick and John O'Shea could be the only changes as United face in-form Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford tonight.

Cristiano Ronaldo has pledged his future to Man United after more rumours in Spain that he will sign for Real Madrid in the summer.

Sir Alex Ferguson expects to be without Rio Ferdinand for another week and Patrice Evra for the next three weeks with a foot injury.

Diego Maradona has advised Carlos Tevez to join Inter Milan as United plan to lure Karim Benzema from Lyon in the summer.

Serbian Under-17 playmaker Filip Djuricic has become the latest new face at Old Trafford this January, arriving for a trial.

Man United will have been alerted by Lyon striker Karim Benzema's admission he may quit if they go out of the Champions League last 16.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has continued his attack on Manchester United by questioning David Gill's involvement with the FA.

Manchester United closed the gap on leaders Liverpool with a deserved win over a disappointing Chelsea side.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is set to have a scan on his back on Monday after he was forced to sit out the Chelsea clash.

Carlos Tevez's days as a Man Utd player could be set to end after the Red Devils were strongly linked with Lyon ace Karim Benzema.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson wants to make home advantage count against title rivals Chelsea on Sunday.

Rafa Benitez has responded to a claim by Sir Alex Ferguson that title-chasers Liverpool could choke by launching a withering attack.

Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand and Cristiano Ronaldo should start for Manchester United against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Darren Fletcher has described the crunch visit of fellow title-chasers Chelsea to Old Trafford on Sunday as the ultimate test.

Sir Alex Ferguson has warned jubilant Derby they could regret not killing off Manchester United's Carling Cup quest.

Manchester United have raided Stoke City for young defender Ritchie De Laet on a three-year, performance-related deal.

Kris Commons' wonderful first-half strike gave Derby a deserved, but slender, first-leg win over Man United in the Carling Cup semi.

Carlos Tevez's agent has denied talking to Real Madrid but Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez could re-ignite his interest in the summer.

Manchester United hero Ryan Giggs has hinted that he may retire in the summer when his current contract runs out.

Carlos Tevez has hit out an Manchester Utd claiming he is yet to be offered a contract and warns he will leave the club if necessary.

Carlos Tevez wants to stay at Man Utd but admits if another club was to offer him a five-year deal he would have to consider it.

Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Danny Welbeck's development as speculation mounts that United will not pay £32million for Carlos Tevez.

Zoran Tosic says he has joined the "greatest football family" and believes Nemanja Vidic will help him settle in at Old Trafford.

Carlos Tevez is back in training and is likely to return to the starting XI for United's Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Derby.

Sir Alex Ferguson admits the future of striker Carlos Tevez is in the balance despite a £32m fee being agreed for the Argentinian.

Sir Alex Ferguson is excited by new signing Zoran Tosic's free-kick ability and can't wait to have 4 natural wingers at his disposal.

Man Utd have signed Serb pair Zoran Tosic and Adem Ljajic from from Partizan Belgrade but the latter will not arrive immediately.

Man Utd striker Carlos Tevez admits he has "suffered" this season but still wants to turn his loan move into a permanent deal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has again pledged his future to Manchester United in preparation for more rumours linking him to Real Madrid.

A Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty was enough for Manchester United to see off Everton and move five points clear at the top of the table.

Sir Alex Ferguson has told his Manchester United players to expect a "kick in the teeth" if they think the title race is over already.

Owen Hargreaves has undergone a second knee operation and should return in August, Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted Wayne Rooney will not be rushed back from his hamstring injury.

Rio Ferdinand has predicted Manchester United have put themselves in pole position for more silverware this season.

Patrice Evra and Nani could return for Manchester United for the visit of Everton to Old Trafford on Saturday.

Real Madrid are ready to launch a new, big-money bid for Wigan's wing wizard Antonio Valencia but Man United are also still keen.

Christian Panucci's agent has played down talk Manchester United could make a move for the veteran Roma defender.

Manchester United's bid for an unprecedented quadruple has been boosted by the return to fitness of key players, Patrice Evra and Nani.

Sir Alex Ferguson says Patrice Evra and Nani could be back for the clash with Everton but gave no update on Wayne Rooney's fitness.

Manchester United hit five goals past West Brom without reply to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League.